ClassicGMR Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Time's moving fast this year! I swear it was just March! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMooCowz Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I have what is known as a "good start" for my Santa target. 🎅 I usually try to shop local for this every year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 32 minutes ago, DrMooCowz said: I have what is known as a "good start" for my Santa target. 🎅 I usually try to shop local for this every year. Same here. I have been to almost all the local places. Got a couple nice pick ups to wrap. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Do you guys put your "handle" on the card or in the package? I always have signed the card with my handle, just wondering how everyone does it? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joeatari1 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Machine said: Do you guys put your "handle" on the card or in the package? I always have signed the card with my handle, just wondering how everyone does it? If you do that, then you are no longer a "Secret" Santa 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joeatari1 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I am still slowly collecting gifts for my recipient. They wrote Santa a good list this year so there are lots of things to think about. Worry not though, It will get shipped soon! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMooCowz Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Machine said: Do you guys put your "handle" on the card or in the package? I always have signed the card with my handle, just wondering how everyone does it? I generally don't, because I like being coy about it. But, I think people figure it out eventually anyway. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 5 hours ago, joeatari1 said: If you do that, then you are no longer a "Secret" Santa 😁 Not if they open the card last. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Starting to stress about my package not showing up in time.....tis the season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 3:01 AM, joeatari1 said: If you do that, then you are no longer a "Secret" Santa 😁 I think I'm the only one with an Australian customs declaration, so there's no point in me trying to hide 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, CyranoJ said: I think I'm the only one with an Australian customs declaration, so there's no point in me trying to hide Better not be mine. We have enough giant spiders here, I don't need more! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I believe Australia has more to offer than spiders. For instance venomous snakes. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Cebus Capucinis said: Better not be mine. We have enough giant spiders here, I don't need more! Xmas is our busiest time of year for exporting beasties! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, carlsson said: I believe Australia has more to offer than spiders. For instance venomous snakes. 11 minutes ago, CyranoJ said: Xmas is our busiest time of year for exporting beasties! I look forward to the unique nature of my inevitable mauling and/or death upon opening such package now. I can only hope I get a dropbear. Thanks for the perspective! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Cebus Capucinis said: I look forward to the unique nature of my inevitable mauling and/or death upon opening such package now. I can only hope I get a dropbear. Thanks for the perspective! "Hello, AustraliaPost? Is it too late to recall a parcel? I might have made a huge mistake." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Oh yes, this classic video. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Cebus Capucinis said: Starting to stress about my package not showing up in time.....tis the season Don't worry! We're almost a week before Thanksgiving, so we are all actually in pretty good shape I think. Wow I'm having so much fun with this... I have a little anxiety each year at the beginning hoping to find stuff for my recipient, but each time end up thinking I've matched their tastes pretty well. I'm at that stage right now where it feels very gratifying. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 True! I just hope one of my items arrives before December. It's handmade, and I won't reveal any more details. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 50 minutes ago, CyranoJ said: I think I'm the only one with an Australian customs declaration, so there's no point in me trying to hide I remember last year I sent my SS to you I had to not only write out who I was and where it came from but I had to declare each and every item in the package on the outer label. Surprise? 🤪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, ClassicGMR said: I had to declare each and every item in the package on the outer label Often you can be kind of vague about the customs declaration, as long as it is reasonably accurate. The recipient will know if they're getting some kind of game, some candy, perhaps some clothing but usually you don't have to be more specific than so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, carlsson said: Often you can be kind of vague about the customs declaration, as long as it is reasonably accurate. The recipient will know if they're getting some kind of game, some candy, perhaps some clothing but usually you don't have to be more specific than so. I didn't want to take a chance on it getting there late. The USPS label wanted specific item listings and value for customs. Was still a good year. EDIT: I assume. Edited November 20, 2022 by ClassicGMR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 17 minutes ago, ClassicGMR said: I remember last year I sent my SS to you I had to not only write out who I was and where it came from but I had to declare each and every item in the package on the outer label. Surprise? 🤪 I just ripped into it It's all good! 7 minutes ago, carlsson said: Often you can be kind of vague about the customs declaration, as long as it is reasonably accurate. The recipient will know if they're getting some kind of game, some candy, perhaps some clothing but usually you don't have to be more specific than so. Yeah I tried vague. And the woman in the post office made me declare everything line by line. In detail. *sigh* Quote EDIT: I assume. Yes! Very much so! Thank you! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I grew up with the Dot series from Australia, despite being saturated with Californian blood. It was mostly thanks to my dad seeking out wild animated films from foreign lands. Anyway, now we're at a time where experiencing these films is way easier... So, for anyone who cares to experience this, here's Dot AND Santa straight from down under... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 49 minutes ago, CaptainBreakout said: I grew up with the Dot series from Australia, despite being saturated with Californian blood. It was mostly thanks to my dad seeking out wild animated films from foreign lands. I've only been here since 2007. I have no idea what this is, lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Well I have everything in, wrapped and ready to go. I just need an actual shipping box to pack it all into and send it off to the North Pole. Planning on grabbing one from work this weekend. As it is said in our Favorite Christmas movie - "yippee-ki-yay!" Edited November 21, 2022 by ClassicGMR 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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